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Lac qui Parle County Museum

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250 8th Ave S
Madison, MN 56256
+1 (320) 598-7678
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The Lac qui Parle Yellow Bank Water District in Madison, MN is home to the Lac qui Parle History Center, which aims to visually and chronologically represent the rich heritage of Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. The museum campus consists of six separate buildings, including an educational museum and research library, a log cabin from the 1870s, a rural schoolhouse from the late 1800s, and an agricultural machinery and transportation exhibit building. The center also features exhibits such as a collection of personality dolls, a military display spanning from the Civil War to Desert Storm, and a century of education schools display.

Outside exhibits include a log cabin that was once a schoolhouse, a schoolhouse from Cerro Gordo Township, and a machine shed showcasing various farming and blacksmith equipment. With free admission and a focus on constantly updating displays to keep visitors engaged, the Lac qui Parle History Center offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and heritage of Lac qui Parle County.

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5.06 reviews
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salt and pepper shaker collection
9/13/2021

This is one of the better Minnesota county museums. The outdoor machine shed is worth a visit. It ...

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refreshingly unusual
7/5/2020

I've been to lots of little local museums and this is one of the best I have ever been to. Lots of ...

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Take Your Time to Step Back in Time
4/20/2018

This museum is a treasure house of historical information and artifacts. Everything is carefully an...

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